Startup Ecosystem Podcast From Service-Based to Product-Based Economy – Lessons from North Macedonia In this special episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we revisit a conversation from two years ago, recorded during a visit to North Macedonia. Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, sits down with Igor Madjov, founder of Startup Macedonia, to explore how Skopje is evolving from a service-based IT outsourcing city into a product-driven startup […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski April 14, 2025April 14, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Learning from Bulgaria: Stakeholder Engagement in Startup Ecosystems In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we’re traveling back in time by revisiting an old recording to explore the state of Bulgaria’s startup ecosystem in 2022. This episode features an interview by Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, with Momchil Vassilev, the Managing Director of Endeavor Bulgaria, discussing how different stakeholders’ engagement in […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Growing a Startup Ecosystem in a Small City Growing a successful startup ecosystem with a smaller population requires tackling challenges such as limited market size, smaller talent and investor pool, but these cities also have many unique advantages. Canadian City, Kingston with its population of less than 500,000 inhabitants is an inspiring example, showcasing how these challenges can be tackled to put your […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Global Startup Ecosystem Trends in 2024 Join Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, and Plamen Ivanov, Partnerships Manager, as they reveal the latest findings from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Released on May 30, 2024, this comprehensive report ranks 1,240 cities and 119 countries, highlighting the latest global startup ecosystem trends. Partnered with over 100 government entities and data powerhouses […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy June 20, 2024June 20, 2024
Startup Ecosystem Podcast How to Attract Foreign Startups to Your City? Attracting foreign startups is a competitive endeavor that requires strategic planning, robust support systems, and a collaborative ecosystem. In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we welcomed Gabriele Tatzberger, Head of Startup Services at the Vienna Business Agency. Tune into the episode now to learn more about Vienna’s approach to becoming a hub for […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy March 12, 2024March 14, 2024
